Raices Chicago Story Coalition
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Organized to respond to the under and misrepresentation of Latinos in the citys historical archives and overall narrative and address the lack of infrastructure tools and resources for the Latine-serving
- Income
- $65,950
- Spending
- $10,070
- Reserves
- 70.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $1,000 spent. PINATAS ON THE BLVD: is a collaboration project sought to amplify the voices of local pinateros by documenting their oral histories and showcasing their cultural heritage through architectural installations. 1. Document 4 local pinateros oral histories to highlight their experiences and cultural significance. 2. Developing an architectural display. 3. Engaging the community by hosting hands on workshops and musical and arts. 150 people
- $10,000 spent. VENGO VINE YVOY:VISIONS OF CHICAGO BY RECENT ARRIVAL YOUTH: Invite recent arrival youth to explore their connections to Chicagos historical narrative. The project enabled students to: 1. Understand and appreciate their personal histories and contributions. 2. Learn how to collect and utilize oral histories to share their unique stories. 3. Collaborate with local artists to transform these stories into diverse artistic expressions. 4. Organize an exhibition at Pilsen Art and Community House PACH to showcase creative outputs and honor the narrative of recent arrivals fostering community connection and celebration. 50 Celebratory event guests
- $2,189 spent. LATINE VOICES OF RESILIENCE COMMUNITY TEACH-IN:The projects culminating event was a bilingual English Spanish community teach-in at 18th street of over 30 community participants into a supportive bilingual space
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.